Publisher's Synopsis
The Wedding Bells: An Echo of the Chimes is a novella written by the famous English author, Charles Dickens, in 1846. The story revolves around a young couple, Toby and Meg Veck, who are about to get married. The couple is poor but deeply in love with each other. However, they face several obstacles in their path to happiness, including the disapproval of Meg's father, who believes that Toby is not good enough for his daughter.The story takes place during the Christmas season, and the wedding is scheduled to take place on Christmas Eve. However, Toby is arrested on false charges and is unable to attend the wedding. Meg is heartbroken, and her father forbids her from seeing Toby again. Meanwhile, Toby is imprisoned and is on the verge of losing all hope when he hears the sound of the chimes, which inspire him to fight for his freedom and reunite with Meg.The Wedding Bells: An Echo of the Chimes is a heartwarming story that explores themes of love, family, and the power of hope. It is also a commentary on the social and economic conditions of the time, highlighting the struggles of the working class and the injustices they faced. The novella is written in Dickens' signature style, with vivid descriptions, memorable characters, and a strong moral message. It is a must-read for fans of Dickens and anyone who enjoys a good love story with a happy ending.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
